Established in 2012, Architectural Metals Australia (AMA), is extending material design freedom across Australia and New Zealand. AMA import Italian sheet metal designed specifically for architectural applications. At AMA, we offer scope for individuality.
This is AMA
The past 15 years has seen European style cladding and roofing become increasingly popular across Australia and New Zealand. This surge has motivated material suppliers to evolve, ensuring there are specification options, capable of matching architectural trends.
AMA is the brainchild of Victorian based rainwater goods manufacturer, Bayside Flashing & Ventilations Pty Ltd. and sister company, Metal Cladding Systems Pty Ltd. Towards the end of 2011, leadership teams from both businesses began to pool 30 plus years’ of experience. They researched what their local roofing and cladding industry was lacking, to identify potential opportunities to better contribute.
After analysing their own experiences, speaking with peers, installers, builders and design professionals, they discovered quality products were abundant, but material diversity and reliable onshore stock, was void.
Today AMA is a rapidly expanding distribution business. By importing Italian materials, we are able to offer metal intentionally designed for European style cladding and roofing profiles. Most commonly Vestis and Zintek® are specified and folded for standing seam, interlocking, nailstrip and flatlock systems. Vestis and Zintek® have also been applied on custom artistic features and metal work projects.
Our strategic partnerships with key Italian material suppliers, and a trusted local customer network, allows us to offer supported, informed and relevant service – in addition to outstanding aluminium and zinc coils.
For more information on becoming a stockist, purchasing coils, or for specification assistance, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
The AMA Difference
Specialist materials for unique applications
Exclusive European distribution partnerships
Strong and trusted supply network
Dedicated architectural team, for project based material solutions
In-house cladding and roofing experts
Dedicated promotion of AMA materials and AMA customers
Personalised service and support for aligned stockists
Ability to fold and manufacture cladding and roofing panels, if required
Product individuality
Material Range
Eye catching, unique, like nothing seen before – that’s AMA.
Offering seven pre-painted aluminium products and one zinc, at AMA we provide solutions for those who seek individuality.
Zintek® zinc was AMA’s first product. Its unique etched surface, set an aesthetic and quality precedent for future material selection. The AMA leadership team identified with Zintek’s® high regard for innovation and continual improvement. In 2012, we forged an official distribution partnership with Zintek®.
Zinc offers an incredible natural aesthetic. Easy to work with, Zintek® is a flexible material, suitable for multiple cladding and roofing profiles.
Vestis One, from Mazzonetto Spa, offers three patina look, pre-painted aluminium finishes; Verde, Copper and Grigio. Verde and Copper simulate natural copper aesthetic; capturing and mimicking stages of the material’s ageing process.
In partnership with Mazzonetto Spa, we collaborated to bring Black Graphite to market, extending the Vestis One range. The past twelve months have seen Black Graphite grow to be the most popular Vestis swatch, and one of Australia’s most popular cladding materials.
In addition to these four Vestis finishes, upon request we can import, Testa Di Moro, Natural Aluminium, RAL 9006, RAL 7016, RAL 7037 and RAL 9002 (refer to Vestis brochure for colour swatches).
Vestis Nebula is an exciting development in pre-painted aluminium and the newest addition to the AMA collection. Nebula Storm, Nebula Midnight and Nebula Luna, posses 3D qualities; evoking spectacular material depth and texture.
One of the undeniable advantages of working with pre-painted aluminium, is the reliable consistency of colour and appearance. The coil coating process is able to replicate identical finishes across different batches.
Our collection is always growing. If there’s a colour or aesthetic you require, contact us to discuss custom colour production.
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Working with Aluminium and Zinc
Zinc is a natural but durable material
Pre-painted aluminium offers a reproducible surface finish
Aluminium offers an extensive colour palette
Vestis aluminium at H41, is the perfect hardness for cladding and roofing profiles
Zinc and aluminium are low maintenance
Zinc has an expected life span of more than 60 years, reducing the need to re-paint or replace
Vestis aluminium offers warranties up to 40 years, minimising the need to re-paint or replace
Multiple thicknesses in both materials allows application flexibility
Applications
European Applications
Vestis and Zintek® materials enjoy a long history of European architectural application. Both companies are market leaders, known for their innovation and outstanding creative metal design. With successful export relationships across Europe, North America and Asia, at AMA we are proud to be part of both businesses respected global networks.
Be inspired by the design freedom and creative possibilities Vestis aluminium and Zintek® zinc offers.
Documentation
Access brochures and sample folders, as well as supplier literature from Vestis and Zintek®. Download material data sheets and technical information to best understand our product range’s suitability to your business or project application.
Join our supplier network
AMA is an exciting new development in sheet metal material availability. Expand your material offering and enquire about becoming an AMA supplier.
We distribute coils from Vestis and Zintek® exclusively across Australia and New Zealand, and are always open to speaking with new manufacturers about supply opportunities.
Vestis and Zintek® products are suitable for architectural cladding systems, facade panels, sheet metal roofing, privacy screens, decorative screens, garage doors, rainwater goods, and custom applications.
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